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The veg grower podcast

If you are interested in growing your own food , then this is the podcast for you. Each week Join Richard Suggett as he shares his experience of growing food in his allotment and back garden.

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#445 Successional sowing and free mulches from 2022-04-18T21:10:04

Join Richard in this weeks veg grower podcast where this week he is sharing how he makes successional sowing and free mulches in his garden plans. Also the latest from the plots. This week on th...

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#444 6 perennial edible plants that do well in pots. from 2022-04-11T22:51:11

Join Richard in this weeks veg grower podcast, this week Richard shares 6 perennial edible plants that do well in pots. Richard also shares the latest from his plots. 6 Perennial plants that do ...

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#443 A belated episode from 2022-04-06T20:52:48

Unfortunately this weeks episode is delayed and not the usual type of podcast that we do here due to Richard suffering toothache. Due to this this weeks podcast is a little different

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Episode 442 Lets gyo to tackle the cost of living from 2022-03-28T22:18:05

Join Richard in this weeks podcast where this week Richard has launched a new project. Lets gyo to tackle the cost of living crisis. Richard also shares the latest from the plots.

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Episode 441. Growing potatoes and can gyo help with the cost of living crisis? from 2022-03-21T23:15:36

Join Richard in this weeks veg grower podcast. This week Richard is planting potatoes and has been pondering on whether gyo can help with the cost of living crisis.

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#440 Early pollination, feeds and fertilisers. from 2022-03-14T23:31:50

Join Richard Suggett in this weeks veg grower podcast. This week Richard has noticed some signs that spring is here with many fruits about to burst into flowers, but are the pollinators there. Rich...

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#439 Starting a mini orchard and allotment vandalism from 2022-03-07T23:39:30

Join Richard Suggett in this weeks Veg grower podcast. This week Richard is starting to create a mini allotment and has had some vandalism on his allotment. Richard shares how he tackles both of th...

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#438 Seeds and tasks for March in the veg garden. from 2022-02-28T22:54:52

Join Richard Suggett in this weeks veg grower podcast. This week Richard shares a list of seeds he plans to sow this month as well as tasks he will be concentrating on throughout March. Richard als...

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#437 Mushroom growing with Richard Vobes and drinks from 2022-02-21T23:07:34

Join Richard in this weeks veg grower podcast. This week along with the usual garden update, Richard has meant up with Richard Vobes who has started growing mushrooms and explores some drinks we co...

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#436 Thinking about keeping chickens and growing leeks from 2022-02-15T00:02:22

Join Richard Suggett in this weeks veg grower podcast. This week if you're thinking about keeping chickens you might want to listen to this first. Richard also shares how he grows leek as well as t...

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#435 Tool maintenance and successful seed sowing from 2022-02-07T23:05:23

Join Richard in this weeks veg grower podcast where Richard talks tool maintenance and shares his tips for successful seed sowing. This weeks Richard has made a trip to a seed swap as well as tackl...

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#434 What to sow and tackle throughout February from 2022-01-31T23:12:01

Join Richard in this weeks Veg Grower Podcast where Richard shares what to sow and tackle throughout February. Richard also shares the latest from the plots. Seeds to sow this monthBroad beanspe...

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#433 What potatoes have I bought and crop rotation. from 2022-01-24T22:58:30

Join Richard in this weeks veg grower podcast. This week Richard has bought his seed potatoes for the year and answers a question from a listener about crop rotation. As always the weekly garden di...

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Episode 432 Listener questions and growing aubergines from 2022-01-17T23:31:40

Join Richard in this weeks podcast, in which Richard has a couple of listeners voicemail and shares how he grows his aubergines, not forgetting of course the latest from his plots.

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#431 Growing Rhubarb and pruning. from 2022-01-10T23:22:30

Join Richard Suggett in this weeks podcast where this week Richard is sharing how easy it is to be growing Rhubarb and how he prunes his fruit trees and bushes. This week on the plotThis week Ri...

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#430 What can we do in January in the veg garden. from 2022-01-03T22:25:38

Join Richard in this weeks podcast with new theme tune and a slight tweak on the format. This week Richard is sharing what can we do in January in the veg garden. Richard also shares the latest fro...

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Episode 429. Reflecting on 2021 looking to 2022 from 2021-12-27T23:01:38

Join Richard in this weeks podcast where he looks back over 2021 to see what changes to make in 2022.

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Episode 428. How has the Xmas dinner bed performed this year? from 2021-12-20T22:43:36

Join Richard in this weeks podcast where he is reviewing a 2021 project of growing all Christmas dinner veg in one bed.

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Episode 427. How I grow Ginger from 2021-12-13T23:43:29

Join Richard in this weeks podcast where he answers a question about how he grows ginger. he also shares the latest from the plots.

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Episode 426 Windowsill veg gardening from 2021-12-06T23:38:17

Join Richard in this weeks veg gardening podcast where he is discussing his utilisation of windowsills in order to grow food in these darker months.

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Episode 425 Xmas gifts for gardeners, seeds and tasks for December from 2021-11-29T23:22:55

Join Richard in this weeks veg grower podcast where this week he is sharing a few Christmas gift ideas as well as a few seeds to sow in December and a few tasks. Christmas gift ideasThe followi...

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Episode 424 What I am doing with all these fallen leaves? from 2021-11-22T22:15:11

Join Richard in this weeks veg grower podcast where this week he is sharing what he is doing with all these fallen leaves. Richard also shares the latest from the allotment and vegetable garden

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Episode 423. Protecting my plants from 2021-11-16T00:14:28

Join Richard in this weeks veg grower podcast where this week he is sharing how he protects his plants over winter

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Episode 422. Chickens in lockdown from 2021-11-08T23:47:19

Join Richard in this weeks vegetable growing podcast. This week Richard finds his chickens in lockdown from avian flu and shares how he deals with his chickens and quail during this time. Richard a...

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Episode 421. Seeds to sow, and tasks to tackle in November from 2021-11-02T00:29:49

Join Richard in this weeks podcast where he has shared a few seeds to sow this month and a few tasks to tackle. No diary section this week due to weather.

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Episode 420. Why do we carve pumpkins? from 2021-10-25T22:07:31

Join Richard in this weeks veg gardening podcast where this week Richard has investigated where pumpkin carving originates from.

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Episode 419. Taking a visit to Kevin’s allotment from 2021-10-18T21:37:13

Join Richard in this weeks veg growing podcast and this week Richard has visited his friends Kevin allotment. Also Richard shares the latest from the last week.

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Episode 418. How I’m growing garlic, onion’s and shallots this year. from 2021-10-11T22:32:56

Join Richard in this weeks veg grower podcast where he is discussing how he is growing garlic onions and shallots this year. He also shares the latest from his plots

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Episode 417. What can I do in the veg garden throughout October from 2021-10-04T22:23:58

Join Richard in this weeks veg gardening podcast where he discusses what we can be doing throughout October in the veg garden. Richard also shares the latest from the plots. Product of the month...

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Episode 416 Green manures revisited. from 2021-09-27T22:41:16

Join Richard in this weeks veg growing podcasts as he revisits the green manures he uses on his allotment and veg patch. Richard also shares the latest from the allotment and veg patch

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Episode 415. Spotting trends for 2022 at GLEE from 2021-09-20T21:52:09

Join Richard in this weeks podcast where joined by Lee Connelly, they have attending GLEE 2021 and looking for what might be hot in the gardening world through 2021. Richard also shares the latest ...

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Episode 414. Listener questions podcast from 2021-09-13T21:19:35

Join Richard in this weeks veg grower podcast. This week Richard is answering some listener questions received recently. Also a conclusion to this tears soil additive experiment as well as the late...

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Episode 413. Septembers tasks and seeds. from 2021-09-06T21:08:42

Join Richard in this weeks podcast where he is sharing a Septembers veg gardening tasks and seeds that can be sown. Richard aslo shares the latest from his allotment and vegetable garden. Item o...

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Episode 412. Visit to Gardeners world live 2021 from 2021-08-30T21:19:08

Join Richard in this weeks veg grower podcast where shares his visit to gardeners world live 2021. Richard also shares the latest from the allotment and vegetable patch. The diaryThis weeks Rich...

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Episode 411 Planning for the next growing year. from 2021-08-23T22:21:38

Join Richard in this weeks veg grower podcast where he is thinking about what he has learned over the last year and how that might affect the next year coming. Richard also share the latest from th...

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Episode 410. Growing spring cabbages from 2021-08-16T21:08:55

Join Richard in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where he is talking about growing spring cabbages. Richard also shares the latest from the allotment and vegetable patch. The diaryThis wee...

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Episode 409. Tour of RHS Wisley’s world food garden from 2021-08-09T21:25:50

Join me in this weeks podcast where I take you on a tour of the world food garden at RHS Wisley.

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Episode 408. Augusts seed sowing and tasks. from 2021-08-02T22:08:32

This week on the veg grower podcast Richard is sharing what seeds can be sown in August and what tasks can be tackled. Richard also has the product of the month and the latest from the allotment an...

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Episode 407. Pests and how I deal with them from 2021-07-26T22:14:22

Join Richard in this weeks veg grower podcast where Richard shares how he deals with pests. Richard also concludes the garlic experiment and share's the latest from his plots

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Episode 406. Fungal diseases on our veg plants. from 2021-07-19T21:58:11

Join Richard in this weeks veg gardening podcast, where he talks through 4 fungal diseases that usually affect his plants and how he deals with them. he also shares the latest from his allotment an...

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Episode 405. Preserving our homegrown food. from 2021-07-12T21:58:04

Join Richard in this weeks podcast where I am sharing a few methods that I use for storing our homegrown food. I also have the latest from the plots. The diaryThis week Richard has been unable t...

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Episode 404. Veg gardening tasks and seeds for July from 2021-07-05T21:54:06

Join Richard in this weeks veg gardening podcast where he shares a list of seeds we can sow throughout July and some tasks for this month. Richard also shares the latest from his plots. The Diar...

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Episode 403. A visit to a community garden project. from 2021-06-28T21:04:46

Join Richard in this weeks podcast where he has taken a visit to a community garden project in Crawley. He also shares the latest from his allotment and vegetable garden. The diaryThis week Rich...

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Episode 402. When do I harvest my onions and garlic? from 2021-06-21T22:54:38

Join Richard in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where this week he is discussing about how to tell when its time to harvest garlic, onions and first early potatoes. Richard also shares the l...

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Episode 401 The Vegepod 2 years on. from 2021-06-14T22:10:36

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I share my experience of the Vegepod after 2 years of everyday use. I also have the latest from he plots and a listener question. This wee...

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Episode 400. Competition time. from 2021-06-07T22:16:30

Its our 400th episodes and to celebrate I am running a little competition. I also have the latest from my plots and seeds to sow throughout June. Seeds to sow and tasks for JuneStraight away A l...

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Episode 399. My visit to gardeners world live spring show. from 2021-05-31T21:56:26

Join me for this weeks podcast where I have taken a trip to gardeners world live Spring fair. I also share the latest from my allotment and vegetable patch. ResourcesGardeners world Willow wand...

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Episode 398. A listener feedback show, feeds and fertilisers, tyres and carpets. from 2021-05-24T22:27:16

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I am having a listener feedback show. The chance for listener to ask questions or share some tips. I also have the latest from the plots. ...

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Episode 397. Tour of Lisa’s garden. from 2021-05-17T21:13:24

Join me in this weeks podcast where we take a tour of Lisa's garden. Lisa is an gardening instagrammer, with a desire to get people gardening. I also have the latest from my plots. The diaryThis...

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Episode 396 How I grow sweetcorn and pumpkins. from 2021-05-10T21:08:48

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I share how I grow sweetcorn and pumpkin. I also share the latest from the plots. The diaryThis week we have had plenty of rain (finally) ...

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Episode 395. Tasks and seeds to sow in May. from 2021-05-03T20:57:52

Join me in this weeks podcast where I am sharing a few tasks and seeds to sow in May. I also share the latest from the allotment and vegetable garden. The diaryThis week has been an eventful wee...

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Episode 394 With Hannah The Cactus Surgeon from 2021-04-26T20:01:40

Join me in this weeks podcast where we are celebrating national gardening week by sharing what I have been up to in the diary section and I am joined by Hannah the Cactus Surgeon, to share a her st...

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Episode 393. Creating my wildflower/ orchard/ herb garden area from 2021-04-19T22:14:23

Join me in this weeks podcast where I have re stared a project to turn an area of my garden into a wildflower/ orchard / herb garden area. I also share the latest from the plots. The diaryThis w...

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Episode 392. My tips for when gardening becomes overwhelming. from 2021-04-12T23:44:36

Join me in this weeks podcast where I share my tips for when gardening becomes overwhelming. I also have a question from a listener about companion planting and I have the latest from the plots. ...

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Episode 391. How we grow Cucumbers from 2021-04-05T21:38:43

Join me in this weeks podcast where I share how I grow Cucumbers. I also share the latest from the allotment and vegetable garden.The diary With a 4 day weekend I planned to get a lot of work do...

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Episode 390. Aprils seeds and tasks. from 2021-03-29T22:04:09

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I answer a listeners question about hardening off plants and Aprils seeds and tasks for the month. I also have the latest from the plots. ...

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Episode 389. How I grow tomatoes. from 2021-03-22T23:01:52

Join me in this weeks podcast where I share how I grow tomatoes.

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Episode 388. Ponds, chilies and potatoes. from 2021-03-15T21:50:50

Join me in this weeks podcast where I answer a question about ponds, A question about growing chilli's and share how I grow potatoes. I also share the latest from my plots. The diaryThis week we...

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Episode 387. The school gardening success plan with Lee Connolly. from 2021-03-08T22:13:30

In this weeks podcast I am joined by lee Connolly aka The Skinny Jean Gardener. Lee has launched his school gardening success plan. A system designed for helping primary school teachers teach child...

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Episode 386. March tasks and seeds to sow from 2021-03-01T22:08:09

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I am sharing a list of tasks and seeds to tackle throughout March.

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Episode 385. My seed sowing tips. from 2021-02-22T23:11:53

Join me in this weeks veg gardening podcast where I share my tips for successful seeds sowing. I also share the latest from the plots. The diaryThis week I have been focused on my home plot wit...

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Episode 384. Gardening for wellbeing with Ellen Mary from 2021-02-15T22:56:15

Join me in this weeks podcast where I am chatting to Ellen Mary about gardening for wellbeing. I also share the latest from the plots as we continue to grow our own food. The diaryThis week we h...

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Episode 383. Out of date seeds and greenhouse heating. from 2021-02-08T23:38:40

Join me in this weeks podcast where I have received questions from listeners via our new voicemail feature. Amanda is asking about out of date seeds and Toby is asking about heating a greenhouse. I...

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Episode 382. tasks and seeds to sow in February from 2021-02-01T22:45:47

Join me in this weeks podcast where I have compiled a list of tasks we can do and seeds we cans ow in February

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Episode 381. Chatting with Robert from safe soil uk. from 2021-01-25T20:36:16

Join me in this weeks podcast where I am joined by Robert from safe soil uk as we chat about testing our soils. We also have the latest from my plots. The DiaryThis week on the plots I have mana...

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Episode 380 Chatting to Richard from vegplotter from 2021-01-18T21:18:30

Join me in this weeks podcast where I chat to Richard creator of vegplotter.com. A online garden/allotment organiser and planner. We also have the latest from the plots. This week on the plotOve...

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Episode 379. What are my edible houseplants? from 2021-01-11T23:34:58

Join me in this weeks podcast where in recognition of houseplant week uk I am talking about my collection of edible house plants. I also have the latest from the plots.

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Episode 378. Tasks and seeds for January. from 2021-01-04T22:54:28

Join me in this weeks podcast where I discuss the seeds we could be sowing in January and what tasks we could be tackling on our allotment and vegetable patches. I also share the latest from the pl...

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Episode 377. Plans for 2021 from 2020-12-28T17:01:08

Join me in this weeks podcast as I start planning for 2021. I am using veg plotter to plan my garden and allotment this year. You can see my plans on the links below128b the lower/ older half o...

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Episode 376. What have I grown for Christmas dinner this year? from 2020-12-21T23:18:08

Join me in this week's podcast where I share what I have grown for my Christmas dinner this year? I also share the latest from my allotment and veg patch.

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Episode 375. Building a shed from scratch from 2020-12-14T23:03:44

Join me in this weeks podcast where I discuss my experience building a shed from scratch. I also have the latest from the plots. Product of the weekThis weeks product of the weeks is the book Ga...

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Episode 374. Does growing your own save money? from 2020-12-07T23:33:02

Join me in this podcast where I am answering a question sent to me about whether growing your own will save money? I also have the latest from the plots and the product of the week. Product of t...

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Episode 373. Tasks and seeds to sow in December, from 2020-11-30T23:11:37

Join me in this weeks podcast where I share a few tasks we can do in December on the allotment or in the garden. I also share a few seeds we can sow and the latest from the plots. Tasks and seed...

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Episode 372. Taking hardwood cuttings. from 2020-11-23T22:45:02

Join me in this podcast where I have taken some hardwood cutting of my herb plants and I discuss how I have learnt to be more successful with my cuttings. I also share the latest from my plots. ...

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Episode 371. Growing chillies from 2020-11-16T23:43:20

Join me in todays podcast where after receiving a lot of questions about chillies I thought i would go into these in a lot of detail. I also share the latest from the plots. What varieties of ch...

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Episode 370. What we can and cant compost. from 2020-11-09T22:57:06

Join me in the podding shed as I share what we can and cant compost. I also share the latest from the plots

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How to grow over wintering broad beans. Ep1 of lockdown.2 from 2020-11-04T22:38:13

As we enter another lockdown I will be creating bonus podcasts. Today I share how I grow over winter broad beans, one crop that I personally prefer to grow over winter.

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Episode 369.Veg gardening jobs and seed to sow through November. from 2020-11-02T23:09:37

As we enter a new month I have created a list of seeds that we can sow and task's we can do in our vegetable gardens or allotment this month. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 368. Listener’s gardening horror stories. from 2020-10-26T23:17:18

Join me in this Halloween edition of the podcast where I tell a few ghostly gardening stories received from listener's. I also share the latest from my plots.

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Episode 367. How I grow garlic. from 2020-10-19T21:53:54

Join me in this weeks podcast where I am talking about how I grow garlic. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 366. Reflecting on the modern victory garden from 2020-10-12T22:44:01

Join me in this weeks podcast where I share my thoughts on what I have learned about my modern victory garden so far. I also share the latest from the plots

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Episode 365. Veg seeds to sow in October from 2020-10-05T22:04:38

Join me this weeks podcast where I discuss what seeds I shall be growing in October. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 364. What manures can we use? from 2020-09-28T21:49:39

Join me in this podcast where I am discussing what manures can we use in our gardens. I also have the latest from my plots.

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Episode 363. Lets put that leaf litter to some good use. from 2020-09-21T22:31:31

Join me in todays podcast where I am discussing how we could be putting all the leaf litter to good use and create leaf mould. I also have the latest from the plots. This week on the plots we ...

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Episode 362. How I grow onions and shallots from 2020-09-15T00:54:19

Join me in this weeks podcast where I share how I grow onions and shallots. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 361. Time to plant green manure. from 2020-09-07T22:31:51

In this weeks podcast I am thinking its time to start sowing some green manure. What are green manures and what do i use? Find out in the podcast. Also hear the latest from the allotment and vegeta...

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Episode 360. Seeds to sow in September. from 2020-08-31T20:12:13

In this weeks podcast I am looking at what seeds we can sow in September. I also share the latest from the plots. in this weeks diary we have tackledTidying the potting shedBuying new grape vi...

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Episode 359. Lets talk about crop rotation from 2020-08-24T22:16:03

In this weeks podcast I am answering a question from a listener about crop rotation. Hear my system of crop rotation and how the books tell us it should be done. How do you rotate your crops? Le...

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Episode 358. Revisiting Karen and Jonny’s allotment. from 2020-08-17T21:10:30

At the back end of last year I started a series of podcasts following new allotmenteer's Karen and Jonny. Well a revisit was well overdue and in this episode we revisit the allotment to find out wh...

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Episode 357. Lee and I visit West Dean Gardens from 2020-08-10T22:46:15

In this weeks podcast I am joined by Lee Connelly aka the skinny jean gardener. As we go visit West Dean Gardens. I also share the latest from theplots.

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Episode 356. Veg seeds to sow throughout August from 2020-08-03T21:56:38

In this podcast I am looking through my seed box to see what veg seeds we can sow throughout August. I also have the latest from the plots. This week I have carried out the following tasksSown...

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Episode 355. Visiting Stephens allotment from 2020-07-29T21:14:28

In today's podcast I have taken another trip to Stephens allotment, We visit Stephens allotment from time to time but this is the first time we have managed a visit in summer. Previous podcast t...

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Episode 354. Planting Xmas new potatoes from 2020-07-27T23:28:34

In today's podcast, I am planting some new potatoes for Xmas. Something I don't usually do but thought I would give it a try this year. I also have the latest from the plots and a couple of announc...

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Episode 353. The Saturday night veg pub quiz from 2020-07-25T20:14:52

Join me in this weeks veg gardening pub quiz podcast. 10 questions that need answers. Full transcript below.Episode 353 transcript Hello and welcome to episode 353 of the veg grower podcast....

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Episode 352. Exploring Brighton’s Preston rock gardens from 2020-07-22T21:57:05

For many years I have driven passed this gardens in Brighton with the intention that one day I would visit. Today that day came and while on my lunch break I took a wander around and explored. M...

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Episode 351. Thinning my apple tree from 2020-07-20T21:44:48

Join me in this podcast where I am thinning my apple trees. I also have the latest from the plots and share some news about poisonous courgettes. I mention in this podcast a couple of articles a...

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Episode 350. The Friday night veg gardening pub quiz from 2020-07-18T09:37:56

Join me in tonight Friday night veg gardening pub quiz. 10 questions that need answers.

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Episode 349. Walking around the allotment with my wife. from 2020-07-15T21:01:34

In today's podcast, I am joined by my wife on her second appearance on the podcast. Tonight I recorded us chatting as we wandered around the allotment. Amanda (my wife) is not a gardener but every ...

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Episode 348. Thinking about winter growing from 2020-07-13T22:58:27

In today's podcast I have started thinking about what Ill be growing over winter particularly for feeding ourselves over the winter. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 347. the Friday night veg gardening pub quiz from 2020-07-10T22:06

Its Friday which means its time for the Friday night veg gardening pub quiz. 10 questions that need answers. Episode 347 TranscriptHello and welcome to episode 347 of the veg grower podcast. My ...

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Episode 346. Searching for a richer life with Richard Vobes. from 2020-07-09T19:55:46

Join me in today's podcast where I am joined by Richard Vobes aka The Bald explorer and we discuss his current thoughts about starting his own smallholding. After reading several books Richard h...

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Episode 345. Checking for blight. from 2020-07-06T21:32:42

In today's podcast, I've received an alert about blight, so I thought I would give my tomatoes and potatoes a check-over. I also have the latest from the plots. A website called Blightwatch send...

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Episode 344. The Saturday night veg gardening pub quiz from 2020-07-04T21:23:17

In honour of pubs reopening here in the UK today I have moved the pub quiz to Saturday for this week. 120 questions that need answers and prizes available.

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Episode 343. Seeds to sow in July and shed building with Lee from 2020-07-01T20:14:45

Join me in today's podcast where I am going through my seed collection to find seeds we can sow in July. I also chat with Lee Connolly to find out more about building a shed.

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Episode 342. Pruning Stone fruit trees from 2020-06-29T20:00

In today's podcast, I am talking about pruning fruit trees. In the diary section, I have also removed a tree from the front of our house.A full transcript of the podcast is available below. Th...

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Episode 341. The Friday night veg gardening pub quiz from 2020-06-26T18:34:47

Its time for this weeks Friday night veg gardening pub quiz. 10 questions that need answers. Episode 341 transcriptHello and welcome to episode 341 of the veg grower podcast its Friday the 26th ...

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Episode 340. Listeners questions from 2020-06-25T22:12:23

In tonight's podcast I am answering 3 questions that I regularly receive from listener about my gardening experience. Also today I have been repairing my shed.

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Episode 339. What can we do with Kohlrabi from 2020-06-24T20:55:41

Join me in today's podcast where I shall be brainstorming a few recipes of what we can do with kohlrabi. An unusual vegetable. I have also split my day working on the plots. Episode 339 Transcri...

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Episode 338. An audio tour of my modern victory garden from 2020-06-23T20:12:01

Join me in today's podcast where I take you on a tour of my modern victory garden. Unfortunately, I've had one of my migraines today so have been out of action all day and unable to do any gardening.

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Episode 337. How I grow elephant garlic from 2020-06-22T22:08:52

Join me in today's podcast, where I am discussing how to grow elephant garlic. I also share the latest from the plots. Episode 337 transcriptHello and welcoem to episode 337 of the veg grower po...

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Episode 336. The Friday night veg gardening pub quiz from 2020-06-19T22:24:53

Its Friday which means its time for the Friday night veg gardening pub quiz podcast. Extra points if you like the jingle. Episode 336. TranscriptHello and welcome to episode 336 of the veg growe...

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Episode 335. How can we preserve our garlic? from 2020-06-18T20:23:05

In today's podcast, I am asking how can we preserve our garlic and I have had a productive day on the allotment. A transcript of the podcast is available below.How can we preserve our garlic? ...

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Episode 334. A visit to Stephens garden from 2020-06-17T20:47:59

Join me in today's podcast where I have visited a listener garden. I have also been a bit creative with a seed storage box. In today's diary section I have got a bit creative and artistic with...

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Episode 333. My new garden tool the Hori Hori knife. from 2020-06-16T19:59:09

Join me in today's podcast, where I'll be sharing my first impressions and tests of my new garden tool the Hori Hori knife. I also share the latest from the allotment and modern victory garden. ...

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Episode 332. When is it time to harvest beetroot and potatoes from 2020-06-15T20:12:14

Join me in today's podcast where I am answering some questions I received about when is it time to harvest beetroot and potatoes. I also have the latest from the allotment and modern victory garden...

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Episode 331. The Friday night veg gardening pub quiz. from 2020-06-13T08:30:11

Its time for the friday night pub quiz. 10 questions need answer. also the the latest from the plots. Podcast transcript00.00 Intro music00.05 Hello and welcome to episode 321 of the veg...

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Episode 330. What features would make an allotment great? from 2020-06-11T21:34:51

Join me in today's podcast where I am running a thought experiment and asking what features would make an allotment great? I also have the latest from the plots. Today rain has made it difficu...

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Episode 329. How I hatch quail. from 2020-06-10T22:58:04

In today's podcast, I am talking about how I go about hatching quail. Such a fantastic bird for the home grower. I also have the latest from the allotment and garden.

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Episode 328. How I grow basil. from 2020-06-09T22:01:53

In today's podcast I am sharing how I grow basil. I also have the latest from the allotment and garden.

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Episode 327. Why haven’t my tomato plants grown much recently? from 2020-06-08T21:32:56

Join me in today's podcast where I am asking a question about why haven't my tomatoes grown much recently? I also share the latest from the allotment and modern victory garden

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Episode 326. The Friday night veg gardening pub quiz. from 2020-06-05T21:47:36

Its Friday which means its time for the Friday night veg gardening pub quiz. !0 questions that need answers. This weeks question come from Stuart Jackson a very loyal listener (thanks Stuart).

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Episode 325. What 5 seeds would I want on a dessert island? from 2020-06-04T20:49:08

Join me in today's podcast where \i share my thoughts on 5 seeds I would want on a dessert island. I also have the latest from the plots.

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Episode 324. what we can do in the event of a drought. from 2020-06-03T22:51:58

Today I am answering a question from a listener about what we can do in the event of a drought. I also share the latest plot update.

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Episode 323. Chat with Jason and Micheal from heilux from 2020-06-02T22:17:18

In today's Podcast I am chatting to Jason and Micheal from Heilux. Manufacturer's of grow lights. I also share the latest from the plots. Find out more about these lights by checking out their w...

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Episode 322. What veg to sow in June from 2020-06-01T22:22:47

Join me in today's podcast where I shall be discussing what veg to sow in June. I also have the latest from the plots. Tasks that I have carried out over the last few days includeEarthing up p...

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Episode 321. Saturday night gardening pub quiz from 2020-05-30T20:38:29

Join me in this weeks gardening pub quiz.

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Episode 320. Plants I should never have grown. from 2020-05-28T21:30:42

Join me in today's podcast where I shall be discussing a few plants I should never have grown and why. I also have the latest from the plots. On the modern victory garden today.Today i have been...

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Episode 319. The three sisters method. from 2020-05-27T22:09:25

Join me in today's podcast where whilst working on the allotment I thought I might have a look and the three sisters growing method again.

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Episode 318. from 2020-05-26T22:00:56

Join me in today's podcast where I'll be sharing how I grow sweetcorn.. I also share the latest from the allotment and modern victory garden

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Episode 317. My review on the first episode of grow your own food at home TV show. from 2020-05-25T22:19:20

In today's podcast I share my thoughts on the first episode of a new TV show called grow your own at home.

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Episode 316. The Friday night veg gardening pub quiz. from 2020-05-22T22:11:18

Join me in this weeks Friday night veg gardening pub quiz. 10 questions in need of 10 answers.

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Episode 315. Update on the plots. from 2020-05-21T22:45:26

In today's podcast I thought I shall share with you just whats happening on my plots. A chance to evaluate and move forward.

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Episode 314. 24 hour debrief. from 2020-05-20T20:15:21

In today's podcast lee and I are debriefing after the 24 hour live podcast that we completed at the weekend.

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Episode 313. How I make elder flower cordial from 2020-05-19T21:16:19

Join me in today's podcast where I share how I make elder flower cordial. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 312. Petrol vs electric garden tools. from 2020-05-18T21:09:56

Join me in today's podcast where I'll be discussing a debate I have wanted to do for a while. Electric vs petrol garden tools. I also share the latest from my plots. In the diary section I hav...

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Episode 311. Friday night veg gardening pub quiz. from 2020-05-15T20:00:14

Join me in this weeks Friday night veg gardening pub quiz. 10 questions need answers and you could win 10 packets of seeds.Just email your answer to the questions ask din this podcast to Richard...

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Episode 310. Book review indoor edible garden. from 2020-05-14T21:29:23

In today's podcast I am reviewing a book i brought recently called indoor edible gardening. I also share the latest from the plots. To buy the book click on the image below

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Episode 309. Greenhouses vs poly tunnels from 2020-05-13T21:05:08

Join me in today's podcast where I shall be discussing my thoughts on whats best between a greenhouse or poly tunnel. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 308. My method for hardening off plants. from 2020-05-12T22:52:31

Join me in today's podcast where I shall be sharing my method for hardening off plants. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 307. Why do we earth up potatoes? from 2020-05-11T21:58:22

Join me in today's podcast where I share why we earth up potatoes. I also share the latest from the allotment and garden. DiaryOver the last few days I have carried out the following tasks Us...

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Episode 306. Garden chat with Erica’s little welsh garden. from 2020-05-09T20:12:17

In today's podcast I am joined in the podding shed by Youtuber Erica's little welsh garden. Erica's little welsh garden Erica had proven to be a popular Youtuber with her growing you tube ch...

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Episode 305. The friday night veg gardening pub quiz from 2020-05-09T11:08:28

Join me in this podcast where I run the friday night veg gardening pub quiz,.

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Episode 304. The dig for victory campaign. VE day special. from 2020-05-07T22:44:36

Join me in today's podcast where in view of the ve day memorial I look back to the dig for victory campaign from ww2. I also share the latest from the plots. DiaryToday I have tackled the follow...

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Episode 303. Gardening hacks from 2020-05-06T21:32:23

Join me in today's podcast where I discuss some of my gardening hacks. I also share the latest from the allotment and garden. DiaryToday has been spent on the allotment carrying out several task...

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Episode 302. Mulches from 2020-05-05T22:24:12

Join me in this weeks podcast where I shall be discussing mulches. I also have the latest from the plots.

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Episode 301. How we grow strawberries. from 2020-05-04T22:49:48

Join me today as I share with you how we grow strawberries. I also share the latest from the allotment and garden. What have we been doing on the plotsIn today's plot update I have been tackling...

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Episode 300. What seeds we can sow in May from 2020-05-02T21:12:15

Join me in today's podcast where I shall be discussing what seeds we can sow in May? I also share the latest from the plots What have I been up to today?Today I have been working hard in the vic...

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Episode 299. The Friday night veg gardening pub quiz from 2020-05-01T21:00:49

Join me for our regular Friday veg gardening pub quiz. 10 questions that need answers from you. with a chance to win 10 packs of veg seeds from my collection.

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Episode 297. Rhubarb recipe ideas. from 2020-04-30T21:52:14

Join me in today's podcast where I share a few Rhubarb recipe ideas I have for using up gluts of rhubarb. I also share the latest from the plots. Rhubarb recipe ideasEvery year I get way to much...

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Episode 297. How I deal with slugs and snails. from 2020-04-29T21:40:35

Join me in todays podcast where I discuss how I deal with slugs and snails. I also share the latest from my allotment. How I deal with slugs and snailsSlugs and snails are probably one of the mo...

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Episode 296. How I save enough rainwater to water my garden all year round. from 2020-04-28T22:06:13

Join me in today's podcast where I share how I save enough rainwater to water my garden all year round. I also have the latest from the plots

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Episode 295. Can I use grey water in the garden? from 2020-04-27T20:32:46

Join me in todays podcast in which I receive a phone call from IB asking if its possible to use grey water in the garden? I share my thoughts on this. I also share the latest from the allotment.

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Episode 294. Growing in pots from 2020-04-25T22:07:32

Join me in episode 294 where I discuss growing in pots. As a way of being able to produce more food in my garden I am going to be growing more veg plants in pots in different areas of my garden. I...

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Episode 293. The Friday night gardening pub quiz. from 2020-04-24T21:35:54

Join me in this weeks Friday night gardening pub quiz podcast. !0 questions that need answers. Email me your answers and you could win 10 packets of seeds.

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Episode 292. Birthday chat with Lee Connelly. from 2020-04-23T20:21:25

Join me in todays podcast where I'm celebrating my birthday. Usually for my birthday treat I would go visit a garden or attend a garden show. This year of course that's not possible but Lee and I c...

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Episode 291. What is the modern victory garden? from 2020-04-22T22:10:21

Join me in today's podcast where I explain what I mean by a modern victory garden. A phrase I created to label what i am doing in my garden. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 290. How long does it take to grow brassicas? from 2020-04-21T22:09:29

Join me in todays podcast where a listener has asked the question how long does it take to grow brassicas? I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 289. Garden chat with Bethans kitchen and garden. from 2020-04-20T20:45:33

Joining me in tonight's podcast is the wonderful Bethan from Bethan's kitchen and garden YouTube channel. I also share the latest from my plots. Bethans youtube channel can be found here.

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Episode 288. How I grow beans. from 2020-04-19T21:34:39

Join me in todays podcast where I share how I grow beans. French and runner beans are so easy but so worthwhile. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 287. How I grow courgettes. from 2020-04-18T22:08:40

Join me in today's episode where I chat about how I grow courgettes. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 286. Friday veg gardening pub quiz! from 2020-04-17T21:47:42

In tonight's podcast (and if proves popular might be an regular Friday slot) I have created the veg gardening pub quiz. Join me in our virtual pub for some virtual refreshments and a veg gardening ...

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Episode 285. Allotment security. from 2020-04-16T22:22:28

Join me in today's podcast where I talk about allotment security. A couple of incidents on my allotment today have made me think about how insecure allotments really are. I also share the latest fr...

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Episode 284. Plant feeds we can make at home. from 2020-04-15T22:20:14

Join me in today's podcast where I discuss some plant feeds we can make at home. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 283. My 5 herbs I must grow. from 2020-04-12T21:34:42

In today's podcast I share the 5 herbs that I must grow in the kitchen garden. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 282. What I have learned over the last few weeks. from 2020-04-11T20:35:47

Join me in todays podcast where I am sharing my thoughts on what I've really learnt over the last few weeks while in this crisis.

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Episode 281. Stuart Jackson asks me a few newbie veg gardener questions. from 2020-04-10T22:10:43

In todays podcast Stuart Jackson HAs came to me with a few questions coming from a newbie veg gardener. We thought that'll make another different podcast. I also have the latest from the plots.

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Episode 280. My thoughts on living the good life. from 2020-04-09T22:27:52

In today's podcast I am doing something very different and talking about my thoughts on living the good life. an analysis of what i would do had I of been in tom goods shoes in the comedy TV show t...

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Episode 279. Lets talk about peas. from 2020-04-08T22:02:25

Join me in today's podcast where I chat about peas. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 278 garden chat with the agents of field. from 2020-04-07T22:57

Join me in todays podcast where I chat to Ade and Sophie from agents of field and find out more about there background into gardening. I also have the latest from my plots. Agents of fieldTo fin...

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Episode 277. My vertical gardening ideas. from 2020-04-06T20:36:16

Join me in todays podcast where I express a few ideas for vertical gardening. A way to grow more crops if you have little space. I also have the latest from my plots. ResourcesThe website I ment...

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Episode 276. Composting simplified from 2020-04-05T22:07:09

Join me in todays podcast where a question from a listener has got me talking about composting. I also have the latest from the plots.

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Episode 275. Lets chat about carrots from 2020-04-04T21:32:49

In todays podcast I am chatting about carrots as its international carrot day. I also share the latest from my plots.

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Episode 274 straw bail gardening with Joel from 2020-04-03T20:38:03

In todays podcast I am joined by Joel Karsten an expert in straw bail gardening. I also share the latest from my plots. Joel's website

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Episode 273. Seeds I’ll be sowing in April from 2020-04-02T21:52:06

Join me in todays podcast where ill be sharing what seeds Ill be sowing in April. I also share what I've been up to today on the plots. Today on the plotToday I have mainly been weeding on the a...

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Episode 272. Veg for shady spots. from 2020-04-01T21:50:11

Join me in todays podcast where I am answering a question from a listener who has a plot which only receives 3 hours of sunlight a day but would like to grow veg in this space. I also share what I'...

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Episode 271 Recycling items in the recycling bin into garden items. from 2020-03-31T22:26:16

Join me in today's podcast where I rummage in the recycling bin to make some items useful in the garden. Also what I've been up to today on the plots. I also mention that I've appeared in the Pe...

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Episode 270 Garden chat with Nigel Muddybootz from 2020-03-30T20:35:52

Join me in todays podcast where I chat to Nigel from the Muddybootz YouTube channel about gardening and allotmenteering. Nigel runs a successful YouTube channel where he imparts his wisdom by sh...

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Episode 269. Garden chat with the wife from 2020-03-29T22:06:56

Join me in todays podcast where I am joined by Amanda my wife to get her perspective on my garden plans.

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Episode 268. Garden chat with Lucy and Saul the talking heads from 2020-03-28T20:59:28

Join me in todays podcast where I chat to Lucy and Saul from the talking heads podcast as we have a bit of a chat about running estate gardens, edibles and exotic plants.

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Episode 267 Garden chat with Lee Connelly. from 2020-03-27T22:22:33

In this podcast I am joined by Lee Connelly to chat about gardening particularly keeping kids entertained. Today in the garden I have beenSowing sunflower seedsTidying potsTidying the corner o...

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Episode 266. Grow food from your existing food supplies. from 2020-03-26T22:15:42

Join me in todays podcast where I share a few of my thoughts of how you might be able to grow food from what your existing food supplies.

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Episode 265. Lets start a vegetable patch. from 2020-03-25T22:20:49

Join me in this episode where I share a few thoughts on how to start a veg patch in the current situation.

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Episode 264. Crops for small spaces from 2020-03-24T23:30:52

In todays podcast I explore a few crops suitable for small spaces. I also share what I've been up to on my allotment today.

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Episode 263. My garden project ideas from 2020-03-24T00:04:20

Join me in this weeks podcast where I share a my garden project ideas I plan to do in my garden over these next few weeks. I also share the latest from the plots. In this weeks diary section I...

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Quick crops to grow now. Lets tackle Coronavirus by growing our own. from 2020-03-20T21:38:24

Join me in this extra podcast where I share my ideas for some quick crops to grow now. This podcast is produced in light of the current circumstances we find ourselves in. Quick crops to grow no...

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Episode 262 With Kirsty Ward from my little allotment. from 2020-03-16T23:34:58

Join us in this week's podcast where I chat to Kirsty Ward from my little allotment. I also share the latest from my allotment and vegetable patch. In this weeks diary section I have tackled t...

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Episode 261. What is quad grow and at GWL this year. from 2020-03-09T19:52:07

Join me in this weeks podcast where I find out what a quad grow is all about and also what I can expect to see at this years gardeners world live event. The Diary.In this weeks diary section I h...

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Episode 260. What is npk all about? from 2020-03-03T20:38:10

Join me in this weeks podcast where I answer a listeners question about npk. I also share the latest from the allotment and vegetable patch.

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Episode 259. Why keep quail? from 2020-02-25T23:39:58

Join me in this weeks podcast where I discuss why I think quails are great in small gardens especially if your unable to keep chickens. ResourcesQuail vs chicken egg researchBeginners guideto ke...

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Episode 258. How to get kids gardening with Lee Connelly. from 2020-02-17T23:07:09

In this weeks podcast I am joined in the podding shed with lee Connelly to discuss his new book how to get kids gardening. We also have the latest from the allotment and veg patch. In this wee...

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Episode 257 with Raphaelle from plotty.co.uk from 2020-02-10T23:06:02

In this weeks podcast I am joined by Raphaelle from plotty.co.uk to discuss her seed swopping enterprise. I chatted to Raphaelle while at seedy Sunday and you can hear that chat in this episode.

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Episode 256. Seedy Sunday 2020 from 2020-02-04T00:08:21

Join me in this weeks podcast where I'm joined by my friend Lee and we take a trip to Brighton's Seedy Sunday event. We talk to one of the organisers about what Seedy Sunday is and we take a walk ...

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Episode 255. My seed sowing system. from 2020-01-28T00:39:51

Join me in this weeks podcast where, after receiving a few questions about my seed sowing system I thought I would discuss how I've set up my grow lights and propagators for seed sowing. M...

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Episode 254. How I prune my fruit trees and bushes from 2020-01-20T23:38

Join me in this week's podcast where I share how I go about pruning my fruit trees and bushes. I also share the latest from the allotment and vegetable patch. The diary.In this weeks diary I hav...

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Episode 253. The veg gardeners tool kit. from 2020-01-14T00:08:46

Join me in this weeks podcast where I have devised a tool list for veg gardeners after asking around what tools do most gardeners use. I also share the latest from the veg patch and allotment.

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Episode 252 gardening plans for 2020 with Lee Connelly from 2020-01-07T00:45:05

Join me in this weeks podcast where Lee Connelly joins me in the podding shed to chat about our gardening plans for 2020. I also share the latest from the allotment and vegetable patch. In thi...

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Episode 251. What happened in 2019. from 2019-12-31T00:30

Join me in this weeks podcast where I share my highlights of 2019 in my gardening life. I also share the latest from the allotment and vegetable patch. The diaryResources The rhs plant grow h...

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Episode 250. How I grew the veggies for my Christmas dinner from 2019-12-23T23:38:03

Merry Christmas all. Join me in this week's podcast where I share how I grew my veggies for my Christmas dinner. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 249. Kale recipes from 2019-12-16T22:54:35

In this week's podcast, I share a few of my favourite kale recipes with you. I also share the latest from my allotment and vegetable patch. In this weeks diary section, I have tackled the foll...

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Episode 248. Hot bin composting. from 2019-12-09T22:27:27

This week I am joined in the podding shed with Andy and Sue from Hot bn compost bins who are here to talk to me about hot bin composting. I also have the latest from the plots. In this weeks d...

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Episode 247. Our vegepod experience with Ellen and Lee. from 2019-12-03T00:41:12

In this week's podcast, I am joined in the podding shed with Elen and Lee to discuss our experience using our vegpod systems The diary.In this weeks diary section I have tackled the following jo...

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Episode 246 Chatting with Isabel and Phil. The zombie gardener’s from 2019-11-25T22:46:42

Join me in the podding shed this week as I chat to Isabel and Phil authors of gardening for the zombie apocalypse. We chat about growing our own food and trying to be self-sufficient. We also have...

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Episode 245. On Karin and Jonny’s new allotment. from 2019-11-18T23:08:33

Join me in this week's podcast where we take our first visit to Karin and Jonny's allotment. Karin and Jonny have just started on their allotment and we are going to revisit their allotment from ti...

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Episode 244. 3 books I’ve enjoyed reading from 2019-11-11T23:57:06

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I discuss 3 books that I have been lucky enough to be sent and enjoyed reading. I also have the latest from the allotment and vegetable patch...

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Episode 243. Revisiting Stephen’s allotment. from 2019-11-04T22:55:24

Join me in this week's podcast where I am revisiting Stephen's allotment. I also share the latest from my plots. In this weeks diary section, I have tackled the following tasks.Sowing some Ade...

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Episode 242. Allotments and the zombie apocalypse. from 2019-10-29T00:12:24

Join me in this wees Halloween edition of the podcast where ill be discussing my thoughts on how an allotment could help us survive a zombie apocalypse.

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Episode 241. My chicken and quail keeping experience from 2019-10-22T00:40:49

Join me in this week's podcast where a listener has asked me to share my experience keeping chickens. I also share the latest on the plots. ResourcesA few links that i mention throughout this ep...

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Episode 240. Plans for my beds over winter. from 2019-10-14T23:19:13

Join me in this week's podcast where I share my plans for my beds over winter. I also share the latest from the plots. The diaryOver the last week, I have tackled the following tasks Tidying ...

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Episode 239. How I store my homegrown produce. from 2019-10-07T22:24:31

Join me in this week's podcast where I share how I store my homegrown produce for the winter months. I also have the latest from the allotment and vegetable patch. The diaryIn this weeks diary s...

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Episode 238. Our visit to Beth Chatto’s gardens with the skinny jean gardener. from 2019-09-30T21:32

Join me in this week's podcast where I am joined with fellow podcaster Lee Connelly aka skinny jean gardener. In this podcast, Lee has taken me to explore Beth Chatto's gardens. In this weeks ...

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Episode 237. I’m back with the podcast. from 2019-09-25T19:56:18

I'm back after some accidental time off due to website problems. Big thank you to Stephen for all his hard work and help with getting theveggrowerpodcast.co.uk up and running and improved. Check ou...

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Episode 236. Green manures that I use. from 2019-09-02T21:16:26

Join me in this week's podcast where I'll be discussing 2 green manures that I use. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 235. Listeners questions. from 2019-08-27T22:04:22

Join me in this week's podcast where I answer a few listeners questions that I've received. We also have the latest from the plots. The diaryIn this week's diary section we have tackled the follow...

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Episode 234. Crops I plan to overwinter. from 2019-08-19T23:41:33

Join me I. This week's podcast where I'll be discussing a few of my crops that I plan to overwinter. We also have the layaway from the plots. The diaryThis week's tasks include WeedingMoving...

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Episode 233. A tour of the walled gardens at West Dean. from 2019-08-13T21:19:28

Join me in this week's podcast where I take a trip around the walled gardens at West Dean. I also share the latest from the plots. The diaryThis week's task include The walled gardens of West Dea...

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Episode 232. Recorded live from the maze garden. from 2019-08-05T22:55:42

Join me in this very special episode where I record this podcast live from the maze garden with my co-host Lee Connelly aka the skinny jean gardener. I also share the latest from my plots. The d...

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Episode 231. My thoughts on some of the unusual crops I’ve grown. from 2019-07-29T23:19:27

Join me in this week's podcast where I discuss my thoughts on some of the more unusual crops that I have grown. I also have the latest from the plots. mazegarden.co.uk

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Episode 230. The onion experiment results. from 2019-07-22T23:05:31

Join me in this week's podcast where I discuss the results of my onion experiment. I also share the latest from the plots.

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Episode 229 with Sarah from roots and all on Vegan gardening. from 2019-07-15T21:44:51

Join me in this week's podcast where I am joined by my friend and fellow podcast Sarah Wilson from roots and all podcast. Join me as I try to find out more about vegan gardening and why it isn't as...

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Episode 228. A review of this years harvests so far from 2019-07-08T22:09:17

In this weeks podcast I have a look at the weekly harvest reports so far, and share my thoughts. I also have the latest on the plots.

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Episode 227. The final part of my visit to gardeners world live 2019 from 2019-07-06T08:24:58

Join me in this weeks podcast where I complete my visit to gardeners world live 2019. In this podcast we have my thoughts on the show a chat to annabele about life at no 27 and empathy. We also hav...

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Episode 226. My trip to gardeners world live 2019 part 2. from 2019-06-24T22:45:21

Join me in another episode where I continue my trip around gardeners world live 2019. I also share the latest on the plots In this weeks diary section I have tackled the following tasks.More w...

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Episode 225. Gardeners world live 2019 part 1. from 2019-06-18T00:24:09

Join me in this weeks podcast where I start a tour of the gardeners world live 2019 show. Along the way we talk to the designer of an award winning garden and we ask Lucy Chamberlain and Saul walke...

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Episode 224. Can you help with these listeners questions? from 2019-06-10T22:07:12

Join me in this weeks podcast where I have a couple of questions from listeners. The first question is about stem canker on blueberry bushes and the other is about watering a veggie garden while aw...

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Episode 223 ft Dave from grow your plot. from 2019-06-03T22:18:24

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I have met up with Dave from grow your plot. I also share the latest from the plots. This week in the diary the following has been tackl...

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Episode 222. What so bad about peat based compost. from 2019-05-27T22:52:50

Join me in this weeks podcast where I answer a question from a listener who wants to know what's so bad about peat based compost. We also have the latest from the plots. This weeks tasks inclu...

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Episode 221 ft Nigel aka muddybootz from 2019-05-20T22:25:43

Join me in this weeks podcast where I chat to Nigel from the muddybootz youtube channel. i also have the latest from my plots

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Episode 220. My visit to RHS Malvern. from 2019-05-14T08:29:38

Join me in this weeks podcast where I take a trip to an RHS show in Malvern and share my thoughts as I wander around the show. We also have the latest on the plots. This week in the garden I h...

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Episode 219/ How I grow squashes. from 2019-05-06T22:07:20

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I discuss how I grow squashes. I also share the latest on the plots. In this weeks diary section I have carried out the following tasksM...

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Episode 218. National gardening week edible britain. from 2019-04-30T00:35:26

Join me in this week's podcast where I shall be celebrating national gardening week'edible britain and sharing why I love vegetable gardening so much. I also have the latest on the plots.

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Episode 217. Kids gardening with Lee Connelly from 2019-04-22T23:09:03

Join me in episode 217 where Ill be chatting to Lee Connelly aka the skinny jean gardener about keeping kids entertained while gardening. I also share the latest on my allotment and vegetable patch...

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Episode 216. Feeds and fertilisers. from 2019-04-15T22:32:47

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where Ill be discussing what feeds and fertilisers I use and why. I also share the latest on the plots.

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Episode 215. My seed sowing tips. from 2019-04-09T21:42:50

Join me in this weeks podcast where I share a few tips that I have learnt over the years for successful seed sowing. I also share the latest on the allotment and veg patch. The diaryThis weeks d...

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Episode 214. Plans for April from 2019-04-01T23:25:26

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I shall be discussing my plans for April. I also have the latest on my allotment and vegetable patch. In this weeks diary I have tackled...

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Episode 213 featuring Sean James Cameron. from 2019-03-25T23:36:32

This week on the podcast I catch up with Sean James Cameron, to find a little about Sean's allotment, YouTube and upcoming podcast. Theres also the latest on my plots. In this weeks diary sect...

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Episode 212. My first thoughts on my vegepod from 2019-03-18T23:52:43

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I shall discuss my thoughts on my vegepod. I also share the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch. In this weeks diary I have carr...

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Episode 211. Spring tips from gardening podcasters. from 2019-03-11T21:39:56

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I have gathered a collection of spring tips from various gardening podcasters. We also have the latest from my plots. This week I have c...

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Episode 210. Visiting ginger welsh allotment. from 2019-03-04T22:06:19

In this weeks podcast I have taken a tour fellow allotmenteer and youtuber Bethan from Ginger welsh allotment. We also have the latest from my plots. In this weeks diary we have carried out th...

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Episode 209. Plastic pots with Rob. from 2019-02-25T22:33:35

Join me in this weeks podcast where I am joined by Rob who wants to talk about plastic pots. There's also the latest on the plots. this week I have carried out the following tasksGermination o...

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Episode 208. When is it the right time to sow seeds? from 2019-02-18T23:44:54

Join me in this week's award winning vegetable podcast where I ask when Is it the right time to sow seeds? I also share the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch.This weeks tasks include S...

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Episode 207. Team pollinate and PAN UK from 2019-02-11T22:00:09

In this week's podcast I have Beth from team pollinate and the latest on her study. I also have a chat with a lady from PAN UK. This week tasks in the allotment and vegetable patch includePrep...

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Episode 206. My day at Seedy Sunday. from 2019-02-04T22:07:46

Join me in this episode of the veg grower podcast where I have taken a trip to Seedy Sunday an annual seed swopping event in Brighton. I also share the latest on the plots. This weeks tasks in...

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Episode 205. Edible flowers. from 2019-01-28T23:32:31

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where i'll be discussing my plans to grow a few edible flowers this year and why. I also share the latest on the plots. The diaryIn this weeks d...

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Episode 204. Me and my wormery. from 2019-01-21T22:26:35

Join me in episode 204 where I shall be discussing how I get on with my wormery as well as the latest on the plots. This week we have carried out the following tasksSowing more seeds tidied up...

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Episode 203. My allotment growing plans. from 2019-01-14T21:04:02

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I discuss my allotment growing plans. I also share the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch. In this weeks diary section I have ...

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Episode 202. What seeds am I sowing in January from 2019-01-07T22:59:19

Join me in this weeks podcast where I discuss my seed sowing plans for January. I also share the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch. This weeks tasks includePruningCompostingSowing a ...

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Episode 201. Happy new year. from 2018-12-31T19:23:17

Join me in this weeks veg growing podcast where I welcome in the new year by looking over my notes for the last year. To everyone listening a very happy new year to you all.

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Episode 200 special with Lee Connelly from 2018-12-24T20:54:56

Join me in this 200th special episode where I am joined by good friend Lee Connelly as we wander around my garden. The diaryThis week's tasks in the garden have included Tidying the gardenBui...

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Episode 199. The annual tool care. from 2018-12-18T14:23:10

Join me in this week's podcast where I discuss my annual tool care. I also share the latest from the plots and a question from a listener. The diaryIn this weeks diary section I cover the follow...

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Episode 198. Sorting out my seed tin for 2019 from 2018-12-10T23:19:24

Join me in this weeks vegetable growing podcast where I discuss my thoughts while sorting out my seed tin. We also have the latest on the plots. The diaryIn this weeks diary I discuss the follow...

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Episode 197 ft Annabelle from life at no 27. from 2018-12-03T20:31:46

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I have the pleasure of chatting to Annabelle from life at no 27. I also share the latest from the plots. The diaryEach week I talk about wha...

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Episode 196. The vegepod growing system from 2018-11-27T00:14:06

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I explore the vegepod growing system. The diaryIn this weeks diary section, I cover the following tasks Pulling out raspberriessorting...

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Episode 195. Growing mint in winter. from 2018-11-19T23:56:41

Join me in this weeks vegetable growing podcast where I shall be discussing how I grow mint over the winter months. I also share the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch. The diary.Each pod...

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Episode 194. How I make awesome compost from 2018-11-12T23:37:15

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I Shall be discussing how I make compost as well as the latest updates from the allotment and vegetable patch. The diary.This weeks tasks ha...

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Episode 193 featuring Stephen Ticehurst. from 2018-11-05T21:42:38

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I chat to fellow allotmenteer Stephen Ticehurst. I also share the latest progress on my plots. The diaryThis weeks tasks have included ...

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Episode 192. Dealing with a weed notice from 2018-10-29T22:26:52

Join me in this week's vegetable gardening podcast where I'll be discussing how to deal with a weed notice and a little eBook from Thompson and Morgan I also have the latest on the allotments and v...

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Episode 191. How I over winter broad beans. from 2018-10-22T21:48:42

Join me in this podcast where I discuss how I over winter broad beans. I also share the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch. The diary.In this weeks diary section I have tackled the follow...

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Episode 190. My seed saving. from 2018-10-15T21:22:01

Join me in this weeks podcast where I discuss my seed saving experience. I also share the latest on the allotment and vegetable pots. The diaryIn this weeks podcast I discuss the following M...

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Episode 189 featuring Ivonne from Discutafel from 2018-10-08T21:31:17

Join me in this weeks podcast (warning probably the longest podcast I have ever done) where I chat to fellow podcast Ivonne from Discutafel. I also share the latest on my plots. The diaryThis week...

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Episode 188. Revisiting Julia’s kitchen garden. from 2018-10-01T21:48:08

Join me in this weeks podcast which is dedicated to the memory of Paul peacock. We also revisit Julia's kitchen garden. Paul peacock was a fellow gardening podcast. His podcast an hour in the gard...

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Episode 187. How I grow over-wintered onions. from 2018-09-24T21:06:26

Join me in this weeks veg growing podcast where I will be discussing how I grow over-wintered onions. I also share the latest on the plots. The diary.This weeks tasks have included the following ...

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Episode 186. Badgers are eating my veg from 2018-09-17T22:12:52

In this week's podcast a listener asks what can be done about a badger eating our veg. I also share the latest on the plots. The diaryIn this week's diary I talk about the following tasks ha...

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Episode 185 FT The Mole Catcher. from 2018-09-10T21:42:58

Join me in this weeks podcast where I chat to Jeff Nicholls The Mole Catcher. I also share the latest on he allotment and vegetable patch. The diary.This week's task's have included the following ...

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Episode 184. My task’s for September from 2018-09-03T22:41:29

Join me in this podcast where I discuss my gardening task's for September. I share the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch. The diary.This weeks tasks have included Weedingintegratin...

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Episode 183. How climate change might affect my gardening. from 2018-08-27T21:15:25

Join me as I discuss how climate change might affect my gardening. I also discuss the latest on the plots. The diaryIn this podcast, I talk about the latest tasks on the plot including The l...

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Episode 182 FT the skinny jean gardener and ginger welsh allotments from 2018-08-20T21:50:33

Join me in this week's podcast where I chat to lee the skinny jean gardener and Bethan from ginger welsh allotments. The diaryThis weeks diary is a little low due to circumstances out of my contro...

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Episode 181. 2018 chilli fiesta from 2018-08-13T21:47:30

Join me in this week's podcast where I take you on my visit to chilli fiesta at west dean gardens. I also share the latest updates on my allotment and vegetable patch. The diaryThis weeks tasks ha...

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Episode 180. How I grow garlic. from 2018-08-06T22:24:14

In this podcast I share how I grow garlic. I also share the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch. The diaryThis weeks tasks include Bear no longer broodinglayering gooseberries A ...

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Episode 179. Project updates. from 2018-07-30T22:08:04

Join me in this weeks podcast where I discuss some project updates I have been running. I also have been chatting to the skinny jean gardener and share the latest on the plots. The diary.This week...

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Episode 178. Seed’s that can be sown now. from 2018-07-23T21:45:12

In this week's podcast I talk about seed's that can be sown now. I also share the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch. The diary.In this last week the tasks that I have carried out include...

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Episode 177. Edible plants for shady gardens. from 2018-07-16T21:24:02

Join me in this week's podcast where I discuss edible plants for shady gardens. I also discuss the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch. The diary.Each week I like to share wat tasks I have...

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Episode 176. Introducing Julia’s kitchen garden from 2018-07-09T19:39:45

Join me in this weeks podcast where I share the start of Julia's kitchen garden. I also share the latest on my allotment and vegetable patch. The diaryEach week I like to share what tasks I have d...

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Episode 175. Homegrown drink’s. from 2018-07-02T22:20:56

Join me in this week's podcast where I discuss a few of my homegrown drink's recipes. I also share the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch. The diary.Each week I share the latest on the pl...

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Episode 174 Featuring Lee aka the skinny jean gardener from 2018-06-25T20:09:20

Join me in this week's podcast where I am chatting to Lee aka the skinny jean gardener. I also talk about the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch. The diary.This week's diary includes the ...

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Episode 173. My trip to the gardeners world live show 2018. from 2018-06-18T21:35:24

Join me in this podcast where I discuss my trip to the gardeners world live show 2018. I also share the latest developments on the plots. The diary.This week I have carried out the following tasks...

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Episode 172. Efficient watering. from 2018-06-11T20:52:41

In this week's podcast, I discuss how I try to be efficient with watering my plants. I also discuss the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch. The diaryEach week I discuss the latest on the ...

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Episode 171. Featuring Richard Vobes and TLJ from The bald explorer. from 2018-06-04T19:51:06

Join me for this week's podcast from the veg grower podcast. In this episode, I interview Richard Vobes and Julia (TLJ) from The bald explorer. The diary.This week's tasks include Planting v...

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Episode 170. This last week on the plots. from 2018-05-28T18:55:35

Join me for this week's podcast from the veg grower podcast. This week I am discussing this last week on the plots. The diary.This week's podcast is focused on the diary. Its been a busy week both...

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Episode 169. How I seem to have avoided peach leaf curl. from 2018-05-21T21:39:04

Join me for this week's podcast where I discuss how I seem to have avoided peach leaf curl so far this year. I also discuss the latest on the plots. The diary.This week I have carried out the foll...

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Episode 168. How I encourage slug and snail predators. from 2018-05-14T18:39:10

Join me in this week's podcast where I discuss how I encourage slug and snail predators into my allotment and vegetable patch. The diary.Each week I share what I have been doing in the garden this...

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Episode 167. Slug and snail control. from 2018-05-07T20:55:12

Join me in episode 167 from the veg grower podcast where I will be discussing my methods of slug and snail control as well as the diary where I discuss what been happening on the allotment and vege...

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Episode 166. Chutneys. from 2018-04-30T20:45:23

Join me in this week's podcast where I discuss chutneys. I also discuss the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch. The diary.This week's tasks I have tackled include Sowing more seed's...

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Episode 165. Happy birthday to me. from 2018-04-23T19:02:44

This week's podcast is a self-indulgent episode as it's my birthday today. This week I talk about my favourite gardens that I have visited. The diary.This week task that I have tackled include. ...

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Episode 164. How I grow cucumbers. from 2018-04-16T19:53:34

Join me in this week's vegetable growing podcast where I will be talking about how I grow cucumbers. We also cover whats been happening this week on the plots. The diary.This week tasks have inclu...

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Episode 163. How I grow rhubarb. from 2018-04-09T20:00:48

Join me in episode 163 of the veg grower podcast where I discuss how I grow rhubarb. I also discuss the latest on the plots. The diary.In the diary this week we have the following The bald e...

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Episode 162. Avoid buying tools that seem a good idea but end up at the back of the shed. from 2018-04-02T19:57:07

Join me in episode 162 titled avoid buying tools that seem a good idea but end up at the back of the shed. The diary.Each week I share what has been happening on the plots in the last week. This w...

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Episode 161. I’m full of cold. from 2018-03-29T17:22:27

Join me for this week's podcast which is a few days late and a little short due to this horrible cold that I am full of at the moment. The diary.In this week's podcast, I discuss what I have achie...

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Episode 160. How I grow parsley. from 2018-03-19T20:43:43

In this week's podcast, I share the latest in the allotment and vegetable patch as well as discuss how I grow parsley. The diary.This week I have carried out the following tasks A developmen...

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Episode 159. Microgreens. from 2018-03-12T20:54:15

Join me in this week's podcast where I discuss how easy I find it to grow microgreens. I also share the latest on the plots. The diary.Join me in this episode where I discuss the latest from the p...

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Episode 158. Clearing up. from 2018-03-05T20:50:53

Join me in episode 158 titled clearing up. This week I share my experience of the beast from the east as well as clear up recent comments. The diary.Each week I share my experience growing my own ...

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Episode 157. Edible indoor plants. from 2018-02-26T20:49:19

Join me in episode 157 of the veg grower podcast where I discuss my edible indoor plants and the latest on the plots. The diary.In the diary, I cover the latest on the plots including Caring...

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Episode 156. What I have learned about growing potatoes. from 2018-02-19T19:00:42

Join me in episode 156 where I share the latest on the plots and what I have learned about potatoes. I should add that this is episode 156 not 155 like I said in this podcast (again).The diary. E...

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Episode 155. Pruning. from 2018-02-12T20:31:01

Join me in episode 155. In this week's podcast, I talk about the latest on the plots and discuss pruning. Please ignore the fact in this podcast I call it episode 154 it is, in fact, episode 155. ...

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Episode 154. My trip to Seedy Sunday 2018. from 2018-02-05T21:08:33

Join me in episode 154 where I discuss my trip to Seedy Sunday 2018. As always we cover the latest developments on the plots.  The diary.I like to share what I have been doing on the plot this las...

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Episode 153. Choosing the right apple tree. from 2018-01-29T21:33:21

Join me in episode 153 where I shall discuss choosing the right apple tree. I also have the usual diary, what the jobs the calendar recommends as well as a special mention. The diary.There has bee...

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Episode 152. What do I recommend for first time growers to grow. from 2018-01-22T21:16:45

Join me in episode 152 where I discuss what I recommend for first time growers to grow. As well as the diary updates from the veg patch and allotment. The diary.Its been an eventful week here at t...

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Episode 151. Tasty winter soups. from 2018-01-15T18:53:45

Join me in episode 151 where I shall be discussing the latest on the vegetable patch and allotment. I will also be discussing a few tasty winter soups made from our own produce. The diary.In each ...

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Episode 150. My propagators. from 2018-01-08T20:26:18

Join me in episode 150 of the veg grower podcast where I discuss my propagators as well as the latest on the plots. The diary.The last couple of podcasts haven't included my diary due to the festi...

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Episode 149. Happy new year. from 2018-01-01T12:55:59

Join me in episode 149 where I wish everyone happy new year and share my plans for 2018. As this is a prerecorded show there is no diary section. Instead, it's straight into my plans for 2017. Pl...

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Episode 148. Merry Christmas. from 2017-12-25T10:00:45

Join me in episode 148 of the veg grower podcast. In this episode, I wish you all Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.Merry Christmas everyone and thank you for your support over this last year. The ...

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Episode 147. Looking back over 2017. from 2017-12-18T20:08

Join me in episode 147 where I'm looking back over 2017. The highs and the lows of vegetable gardening. The diary.It is amazing how much work has been carried out over the last week despite it bei...

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Episode 146. How I grow Brussels sprouts. from 2017-12-11T20:33:08

Join me in episode 146 of the veg grower podcast. This week I shall be discussing how I grow brussels sprouts. The diary.Each week I discuss what I have done on the plots. This week includes ...

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Episode 145. An evening with team pollinate. from 2017-12-04T21:44:27

Join me in this week's podcast where I discuss the latest on the plots and an evening I spent with team pollinate. The diary.In this weeks episode, I discuss the latest on the plots including ...

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Episode 144. Christmas gifts for gardeners from 2017-11-27T16:44:57

Join me in episode 144, where I share the latest happenings on the plots and a Christmas gifts for gardeners. The diary.Each week I share with you all what I have been doing on the vegetable patch...

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Episode 143. Catch up on the last 2 weeks on the plots. from 2017-11-21T20:08:51

Join me in episode 143 of the veg grower podcast where I shall catch you all up on the last 2 weeks on the plots. The diaryThis week's podcast is all about the diary really. As last week I was luc...

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Episode 142. Catch up with Steve from Steve’s seaside life. from 2017-11-13T18:00:20

Join us in episode 142 where we are joined with Steve from Steve's seaside life. Steve from Steve's seaside life. Steve is an allotmenteer who shares his experiences on his blog and Youtube chann...

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Episode 141. Quail project. from 2017-11-06T21:35:17

In episode 141 I am very excited to announce a new project. Keeping quail in my back garden. The diary.In this episode, I talk about the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch including ...

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Episode 140. Bonfires on the plots. from 2017-10-30T20:23:10

Join me in episode 140 of the veg grower podcast where I shall be talking about my bonfires on the plots.



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Episode 139. Winter greenhouse plans. from 2017-10-23T19:46:23

Join me in episode 139 from the veg grower podcast where I discuss the latest on the plots and my winter greenhouse plans.



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Episode 138. Browsing the Sutton seeds catalogue. from 2017-10-16T19:57:08

Join me in episode 138 of the veg grower podcast. This week I talk about the latest on the plots and browsing the 2018 Sutton seeds catalogue.



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Episode 137. What to do with pumpkins from 2017-10-09T19:08:08

Join me in this weeks podcast episode 137 where I discuss the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch and a few ideas on how to use pumpkins.



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Episode 136. Another shed light solution. from 2017-10-02T19:42:06

In episode 136 of the veg grower podcast, I talk about the latest on the plots and also another shed light solution I have been testing.



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Episode 135. Growing butternut squash. from 2017-09-25T20:18:39

Join me this week in episode 135 of the veg grower podcast where I discuss the latest on the plots and growing butternut squash.



 



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Episode 134. Cider failure. from 2017-09-18T10:41:19

Join me in episode 134 from the veg grower podcast. Titled cider failure. I also announce the winner of the 2017 photo competition.



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Episode 133. Green manures. from 2017-09-11T19:34:40

Join me in episode 133 from the veg grower podcast where I will discuss my latest thoughts on green manures.



 



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Episode 132. Winter is coming. from 2017-09-04T20:26:28

Join me this week on episode 132 from the veg grower podcast as we discuss that winter is coming. Don't be disheartened there's still time.



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Episode 131. Why buy bare-root plants. from 2017-08-29T19:37:31

Join me in this week's podcast. In episode 131 we discuss why buy bare-root plants.



The diary.



This week in the diary section we discuss


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Episode 130. Foraging for free food. from 2017-08-21T20:42:05

This week's podcast is episode 130. In this podcast, I discuss recent events on the plots. I then discuss foraging for free food.



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Episode 129. What to do with courgette gluts. from 2017-08-14T19:40:03

Join me on episode 129 of the veg grower podcast titled what to do with courgette gluts.



The diary



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Episode 128. Late blight. from 2017-08-07T19:58:32

Welcome to this weeks podcast from the veg grower podcast. In episode 128 I talk about the latest happenings on the plot and a little on late blight.



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Episode 127. Wildlife areas. from 2017-07-31T19:52:20

Join me on this weeks podcast as I discuss the latest developments on the plots and wildlife areas.



Latest happenings on the plot.



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Episode 126. What to do when it rains. from 2017-07-24T20:04:37

Join me on this weeks episode number 126 titled what to do when it rains. In this weeks podcast I cover the usual diary then the main subject about what I do when it rains and I am on the plot.
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Episode 125. Update to my project to grow all my vegetables. from 2017-07-17T20:05:17

Join me on this weeks podcast from the veg grower podcast as I discuss the latest happenings on the plot and update you all on how my project to grow all my vegetables is going.


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Episode 124. Drying herbs from 2017-07-10T19:52:03

Join me on this episode as I discuss the latest on the allotment and vegetable patch. I also have a product review for the Philips lifelight home and then discuss drying herbs.



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Episode 123. barbecue recipes. from 2017-07-03T18:44:47

Join me on this weeks podcast.



As I discuss the latest happenings on the plot and a few barbecue recipes.



The latest happenings include :


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Episode 122. Barbecuing outside. from 2017-06-26T20:01:11

Join me this week on the veg grower podcast.



As I discuss the latest happenings on the plot and how I barbecue on the plots.



Latest happenings.

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Episode 121. Dealing with a heat wave. from 2017-06-19T19:53:23

Join me this week on the veg grower podcast as I delve into my world of growing my own fruit and vegetables. This weeks subject is dealing with a heat wave.



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Episode 120. Why I love growing my own. from 2017-06-13T19:42:37

Apologies for this episode being out late but here it is.



This week I cover the usual diary including

- damage suffered in the recent winds

- strawberries g...

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Episode 119. Can I still sow seeds. from 2017-06-05T17:47:04

This week on the veg grower podcast I talk about the latest developments on the plot including

-how the bird scaring tape has performed so far

-earthing up potatoes

-a...

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Episode 118. Some of my plans for jazzing up my homegrown produce. from 2017-05-30T20:24:43

A weekly podcast talking about my journey growing my own food in my back garden and allotment.

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Episode 117. Late spring update on the vegetable patch and allotment. from 2017-05-22T19:26:50

Join me on the veg grower podcast a weekly podcast dedicated to growing my own food in my home vegetable patch and on my allotment. This week I discuss the latest happenings on the plot and evaluat...

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Episode 116. How I shall be dealing with the forecasted drought. from 2017-05-15T20:11:48

This week on the veg grower podcast I talk about the latest happenings on the plot including

-Getting plants in the veg patch

-Potting on more plants

-Problems in the ...

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Episode 115. How I grow strawberries. from 2017-05-09T18:49:39

Hi all here is this weeks podcast.

This week I discuss the latest happenings on the plot including

- a package from sutton seeds

- hardening off plants

- use...

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Episode 114. Keeping chickens. from 2017-05-02T20:39:18

This week on the veg grower podcast I discuss keeping chickens which is a show requested by a listener.



I cover the latest happenings on the plots including

-how the ...

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Episode 113. Interview with Steve from seaside allotment from 2017-04-24T19:27:29

This week on the veg grower podcast I chat about the latest happenings on the plots including

-My visit to firle house garden show

-A new purchase from lavender and leeks
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Episodee 112. A beginners guide to growing vegetables. from 2017-04-18T21:06:35

With it being a bank holiday on Monday this weeks podcast is released today and here it so please enjoy.



As always I have the latest happenings on the plot including

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Episode 111. How i deal with weeds at home and on the allotment. from 2017-04-10T20:09:04

Hi all this weeks podcast mains subject is all about how I deal with weeds on the plots.



We start with the usual diary including

-sunburn in April

-pots for...

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